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New coffee shop owners hit the ground running and admit they never imagined themselves in this position
The new owners of a coffee shop in Northampton have hit the ground running over the first three months, after they admitted they never imagined they would be in this position.
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More Northampton town centre parking spaces to close for Greyfriars investigations
Motorists are set to lose almost 200 more parking spaces in Northampton town centre after West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) announced temporary closures at two car parks.
Renowned independent travel agency prepares to celebrate ‘absolutely crazy’ 20-year milestone in Northampton
A renowned independent travel agency is preparing to celebrate its 20-year milestone in Northampton in 2027, which the founder says is “absolutely crazy”.
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Here’s how many crimes were reported in Northampton town centre in June – and what they were
Here’s how many crimes were reported in Northampton town centre in June – and what they were.
Meet the former Workbridge employee leading the charge for its relaunch to continue vital service across Northants
Meet the former Workbridge employee who is leading the charge in its relaunch to continue offering the vital service across Northamptonshire.
Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Four teenage boys from Northampton charged in connection with fatal stabbing of Mason Miller
Four teenage boys from Northampton have been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of Mason Miller.
Northamptonshire Police gross misconduct panel pauses hearing looking into cops’ relationship
A Northamptonshire police officer resigned the morning of a gross misconduct hearing into ‘lies’ about a relationship with fellow cop.
Northamptonshire man, 24, pleads not guilty to child sex offence
A 24-year-old Northamptonshire man has pleaded not guilty to a child sex offence.
Police warn of rogue mattress seller after elderly Northampton woman driven to bank in doorstep scam
Police are warning of a rogue mattress seller after an elderly Northampton woman was driven to her bank in a doorstep scam.
Police appeal for witnesses after man’s jaw broken in Northampton park attack
Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in a busy park in Northampton.
Man arrested following execution of warrant at residential Northampton address where officers seized drugs
A man was arrested following the execution of a warrant at a residential address in Northampton, where officers located and seized large blocks of suspected amphetamine and Class A drugs during a search.
Stress of parking at Northampton General Hospital leads cancer patient to consider stopping treatment
A cancer patient has said he is considering stopping treatment due to the stress of parking at Northampton General Hospital.
Northampton man launches new company to mix his love of travel and padel
A Northampton man is taking his passion for padel international by mixing his love of travel and the sport.
Plans to convert two residential houses into care homes for 12 people in quiet Northampton neighbourhood
Plans to turn two residential properties on the same Northampton street into care homes, with up to 12 occupants between them, look set to get the green light at a council meeting next week.
Murderer who killed wife and kids at home in Northampton denied parole for fourth time
The family of a woman and two children killed in their Northampton home have vowed to fight to keep their murderer behind bars.
Demolition of Northamptonshire hotel halted due to 'unclear' application
Plans to demolish The Bridge Hotel in Thrapston have been refused due to a ‘lack of certainty as to what is proposed.’
Northampton man, 25, fined £1,000 for possession of cocaine among these 41 offenders sentenced in court
41 cases local magistrates dealt with cases involving drink driving, assaults, shoplifting, riding an e-scooter in town centre without insurance …
COURT ROUND-UP: 44 offenders sentenced from Northampton, Daventry, Brixworth, Overstone, Weedon, Ravensthorpe, Flore
Local magistrates dealt with an uninsured driver who caused crash at busy town centre roundabout plus these cases involving drink driving, possession of drugs, assaults, shoplifting, threatening behaviour…
Latest STACK plans approved as major construction work on Northampton's £12m leisure venue could start soon
The latest plans for Northampton's £12 million STACK leisure development have been approved, paving the way for construction work to begin at the former Market Walk shopping centre.